By Richard Simango
There is certainly no mono-causal theory or analysis which can adequately explain the complex totality in which MDC Party is losing Rural By-Elections at a time Zanu-PFhas totally failed to run the country.

Some analysts have zeroed in on the calibre of candidates yet Zanu-PF has worse candidates than MDC Party.

Some have pointed to rigging, lack of specific programs targeting youth on rural areas, abuse of traditional leaders and threat of violence, among many other factors.

However, it is my humble submission that the party’s strategy and tactics are not appealing to rural constituency. Democratic dividend after coming to power appeals to a few people in rural areas, mostly the fairly educated.

What most rural people consider important is what the Party is currently offering to their existence and survival be it food, maize seed, fertiliser and other freebies.

We have done this at a personal level on a small scale and saw it working, but ran short of resources. Sadly, the People’s MDC Party thinks its vote buying when Zanu-PF is using it to win or rigging elections.

Put on table $3 billion and we can design a strategy to win General Elections in spite of rigging. At any rate, today I voluntarily want to present a paper pregnant of strategies, ideologies and logistics on winning any Elections despite Zanu-PF Rigging Tactics.

Other people have suggested a thrust on youths activities which though sound must take into cognisance that forward looking youth have left the rural areas in search of employment opportunities to urban areas and neighbouring countries particularly South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia, Namibia and Botswana.

Those that remain may be starved to death if they come clear in supporting MDC when their parents are receiving food that is distributed on partisan ground.